in
fuse
Third Person
infuses
Present Participle
infusing
Past Tense
infused
Past Participle
infused
1
to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion
transitive
- To create a calming atmosphere, she used essential oils to infuse the room with soothing scents.
- The artist used vibrant colors to infuse the painting with a sense of energy and vitality.
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2
to slowly administer a drug or other substance through a needle or catheter into the bloodstream
transitive
- The nurse carefully monitored the IV drip to infuse the antibiotics into the patient's bloodstream over the course of several hours.
- It's important to infuse the pain medication at a controlled rate to minimize side effects and ensure patient comfort.
- The anesthesiologist will infuse the sedative into the patient's system before the surgical procedure begins.
- The intravenous fluids were infused continuously to maintain the patient's electrolyte balance during recovery.
- The home healthcare provider taught the patient how to infuse the insulin using an infusion set for managing diabetes.
3
to soak something in liquid in order to get the flavor of it
transitive
- She infuses tea leaves in hot water for several minutes, allowing the brew to develop its full flavor and aroma.
- To prepare the broth, the chef infused the chicken bones in simmering water for hours.
- As part of the recipe, infuse the spices in the sauce overnight, allowing their flavors to meld and intensify.
4
to instill or imbue a quality, feeling, or characteristic into someone or something
- The coach sought to infuse a sense of resilience and teamwork into his players.
- She aimed to infuse creativity and innovation into the company culture.
- As a teacher, her goal was to infuse a love for literature and critical thinking skills into her students.
- Through mentorship programs, the company aimed to infuse valuable skills and knowledge into young professionals.